Learn safe, effective reaping entries with linked finishes.
The Bottom Line
You will connect reaps to outside ashi and straight ankle for reliable finishes. The hand-position tips reduce panic during heel hooks. It is best for rooms that allow reaping and competition-minded no-gi players.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: New to legal reaping
Skip if: Your gym bans reaps
Tech focus: Reaping, Outside Ashi, Heel Hook, Straight Ankle Lock, Leg Knot
Biggest takeaway: Reaps connect to high-percentage finishes.
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What You'll Learn
A focused three-part series on reaping-based entries and finishes that align with updated IBJJF and ADCC rules. It ties heel hooks to footlocks and outside ashi transitions.
Great if your room trains the new legal heel hooks.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Reaping
- Outside Ashi
- Heel Hook
- Straight Ankle Lock
- Leg Knot
- Passing To Legs
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Conceptual
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 11 minutes
- Volumes: 3
- Released: 2021
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I slotted it fourth because it helps you legalize and sharpen reaping in rooms that finally allow it.
Why Dean Lister?
Lister has wins by leg lock at the highest level and understands how rule changes affect tactics. He emphasizes control and opponent safety. His reaping guidance focuses on entries you can drill without hurting partners.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Posters agree reaping is central in modern no-gi; this targets that need.
- People appreciate simple hand-position cues for safer heel hooks.
- Emphasis on combining footlocks and reaps matches many competition threads.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- If your gym bans reaping, value is limited.
- Some prefer even more detail on inside heel hook finishing.
- A few feel Lister's style is less structured than other meta sets.
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Smart Alternatives
- How to Pass Guards Quickly and Easily Using Leg Attacks by Craig Jones – Pairs passing with reaping threats. (Price: $79.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Reap The Leg on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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